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|developer      = [[Wikipedia:Avalanche Studios|Avalanche Studios]]
 
|developer      = [[Wikipedia:Avalanche Studios|Avalanche Studios]]
 
|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Eidos Interactive|Eidos Interactive]]
 
|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Eidos Interactive|Eidos Interactive]]
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|engine        = Avalanche Engine 2.0 & Havok
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|engine        = [[Wikipedia:Havok (software)|Havok]]<br/>Avalanche Engine 2.0
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|release dates  = 23 March 2010
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|release dates  = <sup>Windows</sup> 23 March 2010
 
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{{:Just Cause (series)}}
 
{{:Just Cause (series)}}
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{{++}} Just Cause 2 is well-optimized for PC.  
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'''Key points'''
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{{++}} Well-optimized for PC
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{{++}} Frequently goes on sale
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{{++}} Large modding scene at [http://www.justcause2mods.com/ JustCause2Mods.com]
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.justcause.com/ Just Cause Website]
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{{mm}} [http://www.justcause2mods.com/ Just Cause 2 Mods] - A large modding community for the game
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=236 Steam Users' Forums] for series
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/8190/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/207170/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/207170/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.onlive.com/games/details/just-cause-2 OnLive] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.onlive.com/games/details/just-cause-2 OnLive] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHSGUA/ Amazon] | {{ID|Steam}}  | Retail or download.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UHSGUA/ Amazon] | {{ID|Steam}}  | Retail or download }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-JC2/just-cause-2 GamersGate] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-JC2/just-cause-2 GamersGate] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/just-cause-2/ GreenMan Gaming] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/just-cause-2/ GreenMan Gaming] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/just-cause-2/75649 GameStop] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/just-cause-2/75649 GameStop] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} As a [[Steamworks]] game, all versions unlock and require [[Steam]].
 
{{ii}} As a [[Steamworks]] game, all versions unlock and require [[Steam]].
  
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== Save Game Data ==
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== Improvements ==
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=== Save Game Folder Location ===
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=== Skip Introduction Logos ===
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{{ii}} You can skip introduction cutscenes by pressing enter.
  
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<pre>C:\Program Files\Steam\userdata\[userid]\8190</pre>
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==Game data==
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<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[userid]\8190</pre>
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (32-bit)|C:\Program Files\Steam\userdata\[userid]\8190}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (64-bit)|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[userid]\8190}}
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}}
  
 
=== Cloud Support ===
 
=== Cloud Support ===
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|vsync                      =true
 
|vsync                      =true
 
|vsync_notes                =
 
|vsync_notes                =
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}}
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== Input Settings ==
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{{Input Settings
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|key_remap                  =true
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|acceleration_option        =unknown
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|controller_support        =true
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|controller_support_notes  =[[Xbox 360 Controller]]s only.
 
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# Enter in whichever commandline options you want. (Examples listed below)
 
# Enter in whichever commandline options you want. (Examples listed below)
 
All listed perameters work in both the demo and the full game.
 
All listed perameters work in both the demo and the full game.
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{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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| /FilmGrain=B || Enable/disable film grain effect|| 0 - 1
 
| /FilmGrain=B || Enable/disable film grain effect|| 0 - 1
 
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| /FOVFactor=N || Changes field of view.<ref>http://uk.gamespot.com/just-cause-2/forum/for-your-info-there-is-a-way-to-change-fov-54083963/</ref> || 1.0 - 2.0 (Default: 1.0)
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| /FOVFactor=N || Changes field of view.<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/just-cause-2/forum/for-your-info-there-is-a-way-to-change-fov-54083963/ For your info: There is a way to change FOV- GameSpot UK Just Cause 2 Forum]</ref> || 1.0 - 2.0 (Default: 1.0)
 
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| /DXBuffers= || || (Default: 1)
 
| /DXBuffers= || || (Default: 1)
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| /DXAdapter= || Allows users with multiple GPUs to force the use of a specific card ||
 
| /DXAdapter= || Allows users with multiple GPUs to force the use of a specific card ||
 
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<sup>'''B''' stands for boolean; Where 1 is equal to "enabled," and 0 is equal to "disabled"</sup>
 
<sup>'''B''' stands for boolean; Where 1 is equal to "enabled," and 0 is equal to "disabled"</sup>
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<sup>'''N''' stands for number; Set to whichever number requested</sup>
 
<sup>'''N''' stands for number; Set to whichever number requested</sup>
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You can use multiple parameters by separating them with a space. (For example: <code>/fovfactor=2 /frameratecap=30 /filmgrain=0</code>)
 
You can use multiple parameters by separating them with a space. (For example: <code>/fovfactor=2 /frameratecap=30 /filmgrain=0</code>)
  
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Several excellent mods are available for Just Cause 2.
 
Several excellent mods are available for Just Cause 2.
  
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[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/top-50-mods.html Top 50 (by popularity) mods].
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[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/top-50-mods.html '''Top 50 (by popularity) mods''']
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*[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Gameplay/Increased-Grapple-Range--and--Speed/ Increased Grapple Range & Speed]
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*[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Black-Market/Technopaths-Black-Market-Mod-v3/ Technopath's Black Market Mod]
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* [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Gameplay/Increased-Grapple-Range--and--Speed/ Increased Grapple Range & Speed]
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*[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Parachute/Superman-Flying-Mod-Version-4/ Superman Flying Mod] (and in [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Gameplay/First-Person-View-for-Superman-Flying-Mod/ first-person])
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* [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Black-Market/Technopaths-Black-Market-Mod-v3/ Technopath's Black Market Mod]
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*[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/Vehicles/Cars/Super-Car-Mod/ Super Car]
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* [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Parachute/Superman-Flying-Mod-Version-4/ Superman Flying Mod] (and in [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Gameplay/First-Person-View-for-Superman-Flying-Mod/ first-person])
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*[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/Map/Textures/HD-Improved-Clouds/ HD Improved Clouds]
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* [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/Vehicles/Cars/Super-Car-Mod/ Super Car]
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*[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/Map/Textures/High-res-moon-and-enhanced-stars-v-1.2-final/ High-Resolution Moon and Enhanced Stars]
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* [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/Map/Textures/HD-Improved-Clouds/ HD Improved Clouds]
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*[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Miscellaneous/JC2-Map-Viewer/ Map Viewer]
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* [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/Map/Textures/High-res-moon-and-enhanced-stars-v-1.2-final/ High-Resolution Moon and Enhanced Stars]
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*[http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Miscellaneous/No-More-Filmgrain/ No Film Grain]
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* [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Miscellaneous/JC2-Map-Viewer/ Map Viewer]
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* [http://www.justcause2mods.com/mods/other/Miscellaneous/No-More-Filmgrain/ No Film Grain]
  
 
Generally, mods go in:
 
Generally, mods go in:
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{{ii}} Also known as 'JC2-MP'.
 
{{ii}} Also known as 'JC2-MP'.
 
{{ii}} Currently in closed beta, and only available to play on certain public beta weekends hosted every few weeks.
 
{{ii}} Currently in closed beta, and only available to play on certain public beta weekends hosted every few weeks.
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== Improvements ==
 
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=== Skip Introduction Logos ===
 
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Press enter.
 
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== Input Settings ==
 
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{{Input Settings
 
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|key_remap=true
 
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|key_remap_notes=
 
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|acceleration_option=unknown
 
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|acceleration_option_notes=
 
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|controller_support=true
 
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|controller_support_notes=[[Xbox 360 Controller]]s only.
 
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS = Windows Vista
 
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|recOS = Windows Vista SP1
 
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|minproc = Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz)
 
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|recproc = Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalent
 
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|minmem = 2 GB
 
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|recmem = 3 GB
 
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|minHD = 10 GB free
 
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|minGPU = DX10 compatible graphics card (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series / ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro)
 
  
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|minVRAM = 256 MB
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|minOS    = Windows Vista
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series
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|minproc  = Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz)
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|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5750 series
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|minmem  = 2 GB
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|recVRAM = 512 MB
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|minHD    = 10 GB free
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|reccont = [[Xbox 360 Controller]]
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|minGPU  = DX10 compatible graphics card (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series / ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro)
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|minVRAM = 256 MB
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|recOS    = Windows Vista SP1
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|recproc  = Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalent
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|recmem  = 3 GB
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|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series
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|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5750 series
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|recVRAM = 512 MB
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|reccont = [[Xbox 360 Controller]]
 
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== References ==
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{{References}}
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<references/>
 
  
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[[Category:Game]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

Revision as of 03:36, 1 April 2013

Template:Infobox Just Cause (series)

Key points

Well-optimized for PC
Frequently goes on sale
Large modding scene at JustCause2Mods.com

General information

Just Cause Website
Just Cause 2 Mods - A large modding community for the game
Steam Users' Forums for series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

As a Steamworks game, all versions unlock and require Steam.

Improvements

Skip Introduction Logos

You can skip introduction cutscenes by pressing enter.

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Cloud Support

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video Settings

Template:Video Settings

Input Settings

Template:Input Settings

Commandline Parameters

There are several Commandline Parameters to help optimise the game even further. To add them, you must do the following:

  1. Right click on "Just Cause 2" in your Steam game library.
  2. Click properties at the bottom of the new context menu
  3. Click the "Set Launch Options" button
  4. Enter in whichever commandline options you want. (Examples listed below)

All listed perameters work in both the demo and the full game.

Command line perameter Description Accepted variables
/FailSafe Run in failsafe mode (ignore settings)
/Fullscreen Force fullscreen mode
/Windowed Force windowed mode
/Width=N Change width of resolution
/Height=N Change height of resolution
/WidthFS=N Change width of resolution (fullscreen only)
/HeightFS=N Change height of resolution (fullscreen only)
/WidthW=N Change width of resolution (windowed only)
/HeightW=N Change height of resolution (windowed only)
/RefreshRate=N Change the refresh rate
/MSAA=N Alter the MSAA sample count
/VSync=B Enable (or disable) V-Sync 0 - 1
/Aniso=N Alter the Ansiotropic filter intensity 0 - 7 (Default: 7)
/Shadows=N Change shadow quality 0 - 2 (Default: 1)
/ShadowRes=N Alter shadow Resolution 0 - 1 (Default: 0)
/SSAO=B Enable/disable SSAO 0 - 1 (Default: 0)
/HBAO=B Enable/disable HBAO method for SSAO 0 - 1 (Default: 1)
/PLSpec=B Enable/disable pointlight specular 0 - 1 (0)
/PostEffects=B Enable/disable posteffects 0 - 1 (1)
/LODFactor=N Alter geometric dtail over distance 0-3 (Default: 0)
/Decals=B Enable/disable decals 0 - 1
/EdgeFade=B Enable/disable edge fade effect 0 - 1
/FilmGrain=B Enable/disable film grain effect 0 - 1
/FOVFactor=N Changes field of view.[1] 1.0 - 2.0 (Default: 1.0)
/DXBuffers= (Default: 1)
/FramerateCap= Allows user to set a cap on the framerate (Default: disabled)
/DXAdapter= Allows users with multiple GPUs to force the use of a specific card

B stands for boolean; Where 1 is equal to "enabled," and 0 is equal to "disabled"

N stands for number; Set to whichever number requested

You can use multiple parameters by separating them with a space. (For example: /fovfactor=2 /frameratecap=30 /filmgrain=0)

Mods

Several excellent mods are available for Just Cause 2.

Top 50 (by popularity) mods

Generally, mods go in: 

C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\just cause 2\dropzone
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\just cause 2\dropzone

Create the dropzone folder, as it doesn't normally exist. If your mod comes with subfolders (like textures), put the subfolders inside dropzone. Some mods do not use dropzone, so please read the instructions for all mods.

Just Cause 2 Multiplayer Mod

Also known as 'JC2-MP'.
Currently in closed beta, and only available to play on certain public beta weekends hosted every few weeks.

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References